I'm actually shocked that he chose the Thunder over the Heat as Butler and Wade are good friends and apparently everyone loves Butler in the Heat organization. Either way, I'm just happy Miami did not get him.

Looks like Granger will be signing with the Clippers now. I can't believe San Antonio lost out on him

he would have been a better fit in SA IMO. At this point in his career he's worn down and needs a smaller, more clearly defined role. He would definitely get that in SA. Maybe he'll still get it in LA.

he would have been a better fit in SA IMO. At this point in his career he's worn down and needs a smaller, more clearly defined role. He would definitely get that in SA. Maybe he'll still get it in LA.

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The Clippers sold Granger on the possibility of eventually being a starter at the small forward spot, or at least a player who plays substantial minutes.

I'm actually shocked that he chose the Thunder over the Heat as Butler and Wade are good friends and apparently everyone loves Butler in the Heat organization. Either way, I'm just happy Miami did not get him.

I'm sure he wanted consistent minutes though. And it's clear he would get that in OKC, considering Lamb is their only wing player off the bench. In MIA they have guys like Battier/Allen/Lewis/Beasley along side LeBron/Wade so nothing was guaranteed there for him. I think he'll have a more clear role in OKC and should bolster that bench a little bit.

Looks like Granger will be signing with the Clippers now. I can't believe San Antonio lost out on him

Don't be. I have league pass and I've watched over a dozen Pacers games this year. He's done imo. He has trouble finishing and shooting open jumpers (doesn't have his legs under him). Playing with that team with Paul should help, but I don't think he will contribute much, if at all, this season.

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Butler is done.

We'll see if Granger has something left in him.

Actually, it's quite the opposite. Granger has looked done the entire year (see his shot chart below) and Butler has at least had big games. He's had multiple 20+ and 30+ point games, games with 3+ threes. He's been banged up but he can still contribute more than Granger no doubt. Obviously Granger's role is limited but he's had no game with more than 5 FG this season.

I'm sure he wanted consistent minutes though. And it's clear he would get that in OKC, considering Lamb is their only wing player off the bench. In MIA they have guys like Battier/Allen/Lewis/Beasley along side LeBron/Wade so nothing was guaranteed there for him. I think he'll have a more clear role in OKC and should bolster that bench a little bit.

Don't be. I have league pass and I've watched over a dozen Pacers games this year. He's done imo. He has trouble finishing and shooting open jumpers (doesn't have his legs under him). Playing with that team with Paul should help, but I don't think he will contribute much, if at all, this season.

Actually, it's quite the opposite. Granger has looked done the entire year (see his shot chart below) and Butler has at least had big games. He's had multiple 20+ and 30+ point games, games with 3+ threes. He's been banged up but he can still contribute more than Granger no doubt. Obviously Granger's role is limited but he's had no game with more than 5 FG this season.

Also, for the people who have watched Jared Dudley and seen him struggle this year, read this tweet to put Granger's struggles in perspective:

Holy shit, Granger has played horribly. I understand he was injured a nice chunk of this season and last season, but after seeing these stats maybe its better he didn't end up in San Antonio after all.

Former Sacramento Kings guard Jimmer Fredette has told the Chicago Bulls he will sign with them if he clears waivers, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Because Fredette was waived before March 1, he will be eligible to be on the Bulls' playoff roster. The third year guard has a career average of seven points and 1.5 assists. For the Kings this season, he was averaging 5.9 points in 11 minutes. He was shooting 48 percent from the floor and 49 percent from three point range.